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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-03-17
Threatening Letters.

Mr.. Mirabeau Bagley, who resides on the
Blanco, called at our Office OH Tuesday. and
showed US two threatening letters which he
had received, which we copied and publish
below. The first was left ut Mr.. 3 wood
pile, the other was sent through the San
Marcos postoffice, both on the same day,
March 10th. Following are the letters:
A young man who has long been in his
grave wrote these verses for his own ainuse-
ment. This house will be kept by the wild
ow of Mr. b who died recently on an i'm
proved plan. He was a small, Independent
farmer. The mind knows. feels and thinks.
The urchin was ragged, barefoot, dirty,
homeless and freudless. l am so tired.
This road here is rough. That man there
is homely. Pshaw, am SO disguised.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-03-17
900 Seersucker Coats
and Vests at $3.50 fol
both.
S. L.PEGUES & co.

The citizens of San Marcos and surround
ing country are invited to call and make the
acquaintance of the st. Leonard Hotel,
when they have business in San Antonio.
No where i'll Texas can nicer accommoda-
ton, better fare, or more home comfort be
found, for 81. 30 and $500 per day. We
have tried it and advise others to do the
same.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-03-17

See new advertisement of " Hutchins.
He has splendid new stock in his fine new
building which in its general tout ell senble
and good ventilation affords so handsome
contrast with the old one that he ought to
be happy man.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-03-17

Mr.. ]. S. Killian's new advertisement will
at once take the eye" OF all readers. Mr..
Killian has "caught on" to the molern idea
Of doing business, and is making it pay.
He has full stock at lowest prices. Call
and see,
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-03-17
For Sale.

NV residence in San Marcos, consisting of
two large lots with improvements. The
whole will be sold together, or the lots sep
arately, to suit purchasers. Call on or adj
dress l. G. WooTToN,
iune 17tf San Marcos.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-03-17

The proprietors Of those popular rene
dies, Boschee's German Syrup and Green's
August Flower, have favored us with a
"Shut the Door" card, which is at once
amusing and effective.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-03-17
For Sale.

One hundred acres of first-ciass prairie
land. Fifty acres in cultivation and fifty
acres in pasture. The land is located about
two miles from San Marcos. Either tract
will be- sold separately. Enquire at this
Office
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-03-17
500 Seersucker Coats
and Vests at $3.50 for
both.
ST.. PEGUES & co.

Hosiery. Gloves, GUS aud Collars, SILK
Yelling. SIX. Linen and Cotton Handker-
chiefs. Jaconst aud SEiss Embroidery to be
fou1d IN new and splendid assortment at
goHs-ox & JoaNsoys-
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-03-17

Fro1 al Indications re are 10 have So
s5oa e the Cbszts7qza this year. The
CAaztszgza grozDds look beautiful nov,
ciotss5. - they are, n sPring'r riebsst yer
s1rs. Tie grand visz from the observatory
ovs- The Is-ss sIpspss q territory e At this
.--s . -trs-lsr5~ hszrfif1l.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-03-17

Coppic, we notice, is greatly eularging
his general grocery business. Among other
improvements, be now keeps n delivery wa
gon aud delivers all goods. large lot Of
-four Just received.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-03-17

A juvenile missionary society has been
organized by the Baptists hero under the
name of Little Pearl Gatherers." They
will give mite social at the residence of
Mrs. Emma Mann on tomorrow night, for
which an attractive programme has been mr.
ranged. All are invited.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-03-17

The ladies' are respectfully invited to ex-
am lie my large stock of Fancy Goods. Iol-
let Goods, Handkerchief Extracts, Face
Powder. Combs Brushes and Stationery. D.
A. Baalrs New Drug Store. marii-!mo
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-03-17
SDriug Clothing.

Just received nice assortment of mems,
youths, boys and children's clothing. These
are goods that we guarantee satisfar ton in
aualitv and prices GREEN Il Co.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-03-17

J. A. Bells New Drug Store is the place
to buy your Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals,
Patent Medicines also prescriptions filled
day and night. marl'-liho
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-03-17

Prints. Ginghams. Seersuckers, lawns,
Sqtteens. Piques, Muslips, Nuns Yelling,
AIbatross. Organizes are but q part Of our
immense stock Of dress goods.
JOHNSON 4 JOHNSON.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-03-17
ph;INTrNG, PRINTING

A new supply of note and statement pa
per, envelopes. etc, just in at this office.
Work guanteed to be in good style. Prices
reasonable.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-03-17

A complete assortment of white goods
white lawns, barred muslin, nainsook, white
and cream Persian lawn, figured and piques,
Don't iai to ask TO see them
GREEN & Co.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-03-17
Two Copies for SO so.

Inasmuch as many persons desire to send
copies abroad, and by way OF encourage
,nent so to do, we offer two copies OF the
FREE PRESS at SO 5O-cash in advance.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-03-17

And now comes the Giddy Gusher and
denies that he ever stated there WAS boom
in San Marcos. In reply we will simply
turn him over to the readers of his own
paper, who, if we are not greatly mistaken,
will pretty unanimously contradict him on
this point.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-03-17

See card of Smith Il Co, San Marcos Book
store. Mrs. Smith, who is i'll charge. is
winning golden opinions from all sorts of
people" ana will do successful business.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-03-17
Millinery.

Mrs. Richardson's new goods are coming
in constantly. Will soon have her STOCK
complete.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-03-17

An Inspection Of ou- stock VII conviaoe
yea ne are modes; in What ve say # orr
sick. JoHSsoS 4 JozS5oS-
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-03-17

KEEP COOL-Seersucker coats AMI
vests, umbarellas and parasols-
JOHNSON & JOHNSON.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-03-17

A few more boarders can md good nc
commodations at Miss P1oles ooarahR
house.
KEEP COOL.--SAtin and coacninB p"r
asols. Fans all sizes and grades NJ
JOHNSON IL JoHNsoN's.
Our new Coaching Parasols in fancy col
ors. Are beauties. Cheap.
JOHNSON & JOHNSON.
Spring time and wall paper go together.
J. w. Nance is prepared to furnish the pa-
per.
Oh. Gardens fur and straw hats are
nobby, lasting and cheap, Mt
JOHNSON & JoHNsoNs.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-03-17

For SALE cheap. on easy terms, first
class piano, in good condition. Must be
sold at once. Inquire at this Office.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-03-17

FIRM some cause re neglected % saT last
-Tssk that tie Illustrated story Facts and
Fancy" vas zrittsu By hotas t-lelt
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-03-17

am agent for the best self-closing gate
in the market, and invite parties interested
20 examine the SANE. WN. GIEsEN.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-03-17

Just resolved nice line Of Gents. ladies.
misses AID ehildren's shoes. Call and e1-
amino them. GHEES & Co.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-03-17
To the FREE PRESS.

TO the FREE PRESS.
SAN MARCOS, Texas, March Is, 1887.
Mr.. EDIToR:-I have been informed that
have been talking considerably about the
incident of hanging that boy which occurr-
cd here lately. l wish to say that I am
comparatively stranger in your State and
take this method of informing the public
generally that have not meddled with that
matter and do not intend to.
G. w. BUCHANAN.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-03-17

To all of those Who have painting Cal
at the New Drug Store of j. A. Beall for
your Paints. Oils and varnishes Tmarl7-lm
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-03-17

Oranges. bananas. nuts and tropical fruits
generally, all nice and fresh, at
J. A. Morris.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-03-17
/" Mum /" Social,

Given by the Ladies' Aid Society OF Nj.
E. Church, at Mr.. John F. McGehee's,
next Friday, the 18th inst. A cordial invi-
ton to all. Refreshments 1T the close.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-03-17

Our stock of spring and summer dress
goods is simply tremendous Come and
see il. Johnson & JOHNSON.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-03-17

We invite attention to the fact that for
the last three or four weeks the FREE PRESS
has been made rp nesrly entirely OF original
matter Of an interesting character.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-03-17

The right of way to Lockhart, we learn
is not yet quite NIL secured, and there are
great many who subscribed who have not
paid.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-03-17

johnson is nov in the field" with the
largest assortment Of spring and summer
goods to be found in the city.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-03-17

4 Persons not subscribers who may atty
(any time receive copies of the FREE
\raEss, will please understand that theyA
kare sent simply as samples, in the hope /
Stbat the parties addressed may like III
well enough to favor us with their subscrlp
finps
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-03-17

All wool black suit in mems sizes, gunran'
teed to retain color. for Sl2.
GREEN & Co.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-03-17

s5stss-- ErP-ezG VII bo--i a Iizs
rs-ss Poc1s's b1a-si-E bozss.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-03-17

The window glasses of the Baptist church
have been painted bright red, improving
its appearance wonderfully.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-03-17

Hamburg and Persian ombroidsries in
skirt width. Handsome designs.
GREEN & Co.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-03-17

The G,ddy Gusher in its last issue avows
in so many words that its wild predictions
of an early boom are made "rfgaro'Iess Of
this gears CROP" That is to say, in its
opinion, we shall have mighty boom,
whether our farmers raise crop or not
Sensible people can have but one opinion
of such stuff as this.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-03-17

PARLoR CONCERT The Ladies' Aid So
cety of the Presbyterian church will give
another Parlor Concert ut the residence of
Mr.. G. G. Mead, Tuesday night, March %.
very attractive programme has been ar
ranged for the evening. and q most enjoy.
able time anticipated. The public is cor
daily invited. No admission fee charged,
but voluntary contribution in order any
time during the evening
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-03-17

5oha EsIiy's ss5ss-sfyiish. d1-zb.s s-d
-hssP- alEays Z god ssso-tDs1t 81
gCzxsoS a 5oEvs-y's.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-03-17

Beautiful line of fans at j. s. killian's.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-03-17

4 supply of fresh vegetables constantly
on hand at Motifs grocery store, Austin st.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-03-17

To those who want more light their at.
tention is called to the beautiful line OF
stained and library lamps and lanterns at
the New Drug Store, j. A. Beall proprietor
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-03-17

Carload Liverpool salt, both coarse aud
fine, at bottom prices, at ]. A. Motifs
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-03-17
Groceries.

Constantly on hand, splendid stock.
JOHNSON IL JOHNSON.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-03-17

Handsome line of spring dress ginghnms
Just received. GREEN " 20.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-03-17

Again the Giddv Gush"r attempts to sus-
tain its misrepresentation of the FREE
PRESS by quoting from that eminentiy
truthfnl source. the BIanco Star-vindicator.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-03-17

Candy 25 cts. per ID at Candy Factory.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-03-17

The revival services which have been con-
Quoted at the Methodist Church for some
two weeks closed on Sunday night. About
twelve or fourteen persons were converted,
some of whom will be received into the
church on rext Sunday morning liberal
collection WIS taken up to defray the ex-
penses of Rev. Mr.. Grafton. WHO has labor
ell 81. zenleusly in the meeting.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-03-17

For the best lamp oil in town go to Nc
AliiSter's.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-03-17
TOME N f VS.

ARRIVAL OF PASSENGER TRAINS.
TRAINS PASS SAN MARCOS As FOLLOWS
MAIL. MAIL.
Going South 7:55 a. NJ. ana o'io At
C;oinS North. 500 A. NJ and GAO L. NJ
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-03-17

Tan co.ored, embroidered back kid glove,
tho latest thing ont, in good assortment at
JOHNSON a. JoHNsoN's.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-03-17

The FREE PRESS is well known 70 have
dec dedly the III geat circulation. and among
the best people of all our ocni papers 1t
is also well know To give decidedly the
Mrgest amount of reading matter, and that
of substantial interest and importance.
comprising full reports of Commissioners
Court proceedings, real estate transfers, etc.
WHY, then, should advertisers and readers
waste their money on inferior articles? Re-
member, ''the best is the cheapest"
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-03-17

To arrive. a car of Cowgirl g. Hills flour.
j. A. Morn.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-03-17

The w. C. Il. U. will meet next Tuesday
the 22nd, Mt p. m. All ladies that are III
terested in this good cause are requested to
be present. Mrs. L. M. CODE, oec.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-03-17

OUR JOB. Crinkle seersu ker at 10 cts.
ncr yard. JOHNSON & JOHNSON.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-03-17

See those beautiful parnso's at
J. s. KILLIAN's.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-03-17

Fresh oysters ut CANDY FACTORY
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-03-17

900 Seersucker Coats
and Vests at $3.50 for
both.
ST.. PEGUES & co.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-03-17

Bee fixtures at Travis Lumber Yard.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-03-17

Geo. w. Knight, Jeweler, east side the
Plaza, San Marcos.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-03-17

Expecting n carload of iron roofing, which
offer at low figures J. H, GARY.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-03-17

CROP MORTGAGES for sale ut the
FREE PRESS Office.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-03-17

Go to Travis Lumber Ynrd for all kinds
OF bee findings.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-03-17

copies ABROAD anu ny way VI
ment so to do, we offer two copies Oh the
FREE Press At SO 50-cash in advance
Fresh oysters Mt CANDY FACTORY.
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Beautiful line of fans at j. s. Killian's.
Candy 25 cts. per ID at Candy Factory.
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Rae fixtures at Travis Lumber Yard.
To arrive. car of Cowgirl g. Hills flour.
J. A. MORT.
WARRANTY DEEDS for sale at the FREE
Pass Office.
See those beautiful parnso's at
J. s. KILLIAN's.
Go to Travis Lumber Ynrd for all kinds
of bee findings.
Tho celebrated Warner Corset Mt
JOHNSON IL JoHNsoN'6.
Varieties nice dress goods in all shades.
GREEN Co.
Buttons for the thousands n.
JOHNSON & IoHNsoN's.
You can find IN outfit of bee fixture" at
Travis Lunlbo Yard.
Lawn and chambrey robes at
Johnson d JoANSoE's.
The prettiest line of dress goods is Mt
J. S. HUMANS.
Ask to sae our line of dress goods new
and stylish. GREEN ~ 20.
See those ready made table covers at
j, S, KILLIANs.
Albatross Nun veilings and organdles III
all shades. GREEN & Co.
A fine stock of mattngs now gu hand
J. W. NANCE.
Expecting carload of iron roofing, which
offer at low figures j. ii, GARY.
CROP MORTGAGES for sale Mt the
FREE PRESS Office.
Geo. W. Knight, Jeweler, east side the
Plaza, San Marcos.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-03-17

A fine stock of mattngs now gu hand.
J. W. NANCE.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-03-17

Varieties nice dress goods in all shades
GREEN IL Co.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-03-17

Tho celebrated Warner Corset Mt
JOHNSON IL .JoHSsoN'S.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-03-17

Albatross Nun velings and organdies i'll
all shades. GREEN q 70.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-03-17

Ez~ COmpaTison j. invited as 10 qsai-
iiy and pres with any ether bouse.
II j. hoped our people VII give
tie preference b home enter
uTises q rleritJriOus ebarscter-
u-l--r
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-03-17

You can find m outfit of hoe fixtures at
Tlayis' Lumber Yard.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-03-17

THE -Goops,-: AND: THE: -LowEsr-:-P PRICES
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-03-17
PERSONAL.

Mr. T. P. Daley was called to Austin
last week to serve as n Federal juror.
Mr.. Ollie James came in the last Of the
week we understand on special business.
Hon. Geo, Il. McGehee spent Sunday at
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-03-17

Buttons for the thousands n
JOHNSON & LoHNsoN's.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-03-17

See those ready made table covers at
j, S, KILLIAN's.
The Portland daily press., 1887-11-28
BUSINESS IN BATH.
Ten vesseIsIAggregating 5000 Tons
Now Being Built.

BATH, Nov. 26.-The prospect for busi-
ness the coming winter is considered far bet
ter than for several years. At this writing
10 vessels, aggregating at least 5000 tons, are
in process of construction in the shipyards.
A contract secured this week for the build
Ing of steam yacht for John Stetson of
Boston adds another to the list. A steamer
is to be built for the Eastern Steamboat
Company and it will be built in Bath ship
yard this winter, and the engine for the same
will be constructed in one of the large ma
chine shops, which, by the way, have con-
tracts on hand that will take to next spring
to complete. AT the New England Iron
Works, the most extensive works in the
city, which employ 100 men, business is on
the boom. There the engines and boilers
for large yacht, being built here for well
hands of skillful mechanics; large number
of hosting engines are being built at the
same works, and the patterns for the en-
gine and boilers of Stetson's yacht are being
got out. Both Of these yachts will have trip
pie expansion engines of the latest and most
elaborate design. At the Bath Iron Works,
which employ upwards of so men, there is a
rush of work which, with contracts on hand,
will keep the force of machinists and foun-
drymen.busy for the next six months at
least. At these works all of the castings
are maze for the rolling stock of the Maine
Central road, which alone is no small item !;
but that is not all that is done at the works.
Orders are constantly pouring In for ship
work from cities and towns along the Attain
tic seaboard and even from the Pacific coast.
At Moulton's Iron Works, machinists are
constructing a compound engine for the
Globe yacht Ocean Gem, which, with other
orders on hand, will keep a force of 80 men
busy till spring. The cordage factory of G.
T. Donnsll a. Co., is running on fun time,
which is not often the case at this season Of
the year Another busy place is the brass
works of f. b. Torrey, where large force
to fill the orders now on hand. Block
makers, sailmakers, riggers, blacksmiths
and the dozen and one trades found in a
shipbuilding place of any size, report busi-
ness in their line as far better than a year
ago
The Portland daily press., 1887-11-28


This of course will be Ecarried over. The
Knickerbockers who are the most extensive
holders always winter quite large amount.
The following companies are lnow shipping
Cochrane & Oler, Haynes & Dewitt, and
Page q Bodwell. Haynes & Dewitt were
putting cargo into their last vessel on Sat-
urday. Ice has sold at low figures, the aver
age for the Kennebec product being frac-
tion over 70 cents ton. One new house Of
about $4,000 tons capacity has been erected
in Pittston by the Knickerbockers, and the
Page house at Hallowell has been placed in
thorough repair. The companies are now
making ready for the forthcoming harvest,
putting their elevators in thorough order.
small, it is expected that the coming winters
cut will be larger than the average. The
Kennebec Maine Ice Company, recently or
ganized, with Hon. j. r. Bodwell as presi-
dent, will sell ice in Brooklyn, N. Y. and
has already erected house for storage there.
Its Maine houses are to:be1at Hallowell and
Robin Hoods Cove, Georgetown.
The amount of ice held on the Penobscot
river is much larger than on the Kennebec as
compared with the stock in the spring.
From an estimate there were about 215,000
tons at the commencement Of shipping. Of
this. not far from 100000 tons .were disposed
of, the remainder now being in the houses to
be wintered.
On the coast as nearly as can be estimated
100000 tons were held in the spring, of (which
half has been sold and shipped. Much of
that remaining is two years old
The total value of the ice shipped from the
State this season, prices ranging from 70 to
so cents per ton, is placed at S65ooOo This
large run, it must be remembered mostly rep
resents labor, finding its way into the pock-
cts of the laboring men. Ice does not, like
lumber and agricultural products, sap the re-
sources, but is derived from an inexhausti-
BILE supply and can be had for the taking.
The Portland daily press., 1887-11-28
Another Account.
cLADsToNEIs COMING.
He win Spend Two Months In Amer
lea Next Year.

BUFFALO. N. Y, Nov. 26.-Mr. Charles
A. Gillig, of the American Exchange. Lon
don, registered at the Genessee today. In
conversation with reporter, Mr.. Gillig
stated that his visit to the United States was
for the purpose of perfecting the necessary
arrangements for visit by Mr. Gladstone in
April next "Mr. Gladstone" said Mr.. Gill
lig, "has SO far overcome his dread of an
ocean voyage that he will make short trip
to this country in the spring. One thing
that tended to bring about this change Of
mind in Mr.. Gladstone was the fact that his
physicians have long advised him that an
ocean voyage would be beneficial to his
health, and as he has always cherished a
desire to visit this country, now that his
dread of the ocean has been conquered, he
embraced the opportunity eagerly" Mr..
Gillig says that Mr.. Gladstone's visit will
occupy about two months time, and that he
will visit only the principal cities.